Chapter 1821


    Winston arched an eyebrow as he entered the cozy kitchen, a smile on his lips. “Congrats on the


    new pad, Rose”


    “Thanks a lot.”


    “Except that your neighbor is still me


    Rose smiled and said. “Actually, I owe you one for scouting this ce out for me”


    She shut the door behind them, following Winston into the kitchen. It’s kinda ironic, isn’t it? I invite


    you over to The R City, and you end up finding my new digs ‘c2


    Winston ced the grocery bag on the countertop, a smirk ying on his face. “Well, when ites


    to social connections, us guys have a bit of


    an edge”


    He couldn’t shake the guilt he felt towards her. That damned witch Chloe, always assigning tasks


    and then skirting the me when things went


    south


    “Why don’t you hang back while I get things sorted? I’ll give you a holler when it’s ready.”


    “You sure you don’t need a hand?”


    She shook her head, her voice light. “The world’s simplest meal is just stew.”


    Winston didn’t press further.


    True to her word, it wasn’t long before Rose called him to the dining room. Stepping in, Winston


    couldn’t help but marvel. Women were truly magical creatures – in such a short time, she’d


    transformed the entire table into a feast. The pot in the center bubbled with inviting steam, casting a


    cozy glow around the room.


    “All set already?”


    “It’s just a matter of washing some veggies. Have a seat.”


    He did as told, watching as Rose busied herself with adding food to the pot and adjusting the heat.


    It wasn’t long before she served him a te of food


    Winston watched her careful movements, a mysterious smile ying on his face.


    “Back at Summit Ridge University, there was this girl whom no one dares to provoke. She was


    elegant, delicate, and assertive It’s hard to believe that the once famous figure on campus, known


    for her charisma, has now be so homely, especially with such a caring nature”


    Rose paused, setting the fork aside. “Nobody owes me anything. And no one has the obligation or


    duty to look after me You’ve got to have some life skills, or you’ll starve living alone”


    He looked at her for a moment longer, then picked up his fork, diving into the stew with enthusiasm.


    “Hmm, this is genuinely both healthy and convenient – and delicious to boot. There’s nothing quite


    like this.”


    She burst outughing, caught off guard by his praise. “Arent you exaggerating a bit?”


    The taste is spot–on, and if we’re being honest, it’s all thanks to the chef”


    Rose rolled her eyes, feigning annoyance “You’reying it on thick. Can’t you be a bit more


    genuine?”


    “It’s all heartfelt, really I ran it through my mind several times before saying it. If I kept it in any


    longer, my thoughts would’ve started to tre


    With her back of her hand pressed to her forehead, Roseughed uncontrobly, her shoulders


    shaking with the effort to contain herself. “Men


    are natural liars”


    Winstons lips curled into a slight smile as he watched her “Your veggies are ready”


    She looked up, nced at the pot, and reached for the spoon.


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    The hospital staff didn’t dare stop Morrison as he stormed out his assistant trailing behind, trying to


    offer was already descending the steps, his figure disappearing into the car


    she given his qonation. But


    He drove back to the vi at breakneck speed only to find it shrouded in darkness. A frown creased


    his bion. He watched the spare key bum flower pot by the door and entered the silent house


    When he opened the door, it was pitch dark. The absence of light was a bad omen. He alwa but


    now it was off But she just told him that she was at home Was she ying her for a fool


    He didn’t bother to remove his shoes as he made his way upstairs The motion


    draped in darkness Flicking on the light he found it empty along with the guest rooms and the study


    leaving the living room light an


    in the hallway, but his bedroom was end


    His face grew taut as he realized that all of Roses belongings were gone herptop her notes, the


    trinkets on her deak, even her parenting books The closet was bare of her clothes, and the


    bathroom was emptied of her personal belongings


    All the toiletries in the bathroom, toothbrush, towels, hairdryer, even theb and harpes –


    absolutely everything of hers was gone, nothing wa left behind.


    The living room was missing her cup, her shoes, her dog, and all her decorative pieces. In the


    kitchen, her tes, utensils, and even her spices


    had vanished.


    Standing in the hollow living room, Morrison felt his anger seeping away, reced by a deep,


    unsettling dread. He finally took out his phone, his call log flooded with Rose’s name. Most of the


    calls didn’t go through, except for the first one, with a call recordsting a mere thirty–six seconds.


    In the end, she hung up his call for a dog


    The sofa…


    His lips pressed into a thin line as he dialed the number, his heart heavy with an emotion he couldn’t


    quite name


    The phone rang just as Rose was dropping noodles into the boiling pot. Her hands moved a bit


    faster at the sound, and Winston set down his fork to answer it “Let me take care of that. You get


    the phone”


    “You sure you know how?”


    Winston raised an eyebrow at her. “You gotta give me some more credit than that”


    Rose gave an apologetic smile, handed him the noodles, and went to the living room. The caller ID


    made her hesitate, but she took a deep breath before picking up


    “What is it now?”


    “Where are you?” Morrison’s voice was eerily calm, a stark contrast to his usual temper. This


    calmness made his underlying cold fury all the more perceptible.


    “At home”


    “Which home?” Before she could finish, Morrison cut in.


    Rose paused for a few seconds. “You’ve been discharged?”


    “Where are you right now? His tone was as t as ever, not the stillness of a windlesske but the


    ice of a frozen sea, every word heavy with


    chill


    Instead of answering directly, Rose said, “If you’re out of the hospital, we should no longer dy our


    divorce. Everything has been said. It’s a good thing for both of us, so let’s get it over with. Besides,


    someone has been waiting for you. I’ve already spoken to Megan and Molly They shouldn’t interfere


    with you and Mona anymore.”


    She hesitated, then added, “Morrison, I’ve tried to make amends as best as I could. There’s not


    much left to say. I don’t want to make an enemy of anyone, least of all you I was wrong before, and


    I’m truly sorry.”


    Morrison was silent for a while before responding with icy detachment, “You think I can’t find out if


    you don’t tell me?”


    Rose pursed her lips. “I’m not trying to hide from you. After all, in R City, you have the power to find


    anyone easily Besides, we’ll have to meet if we’re going through with the paperwork.”


    Before she could finish, Morrison hung up.


    Her words cut off, Rose stared at the phone that had disconnected on its own, furrowed her brows,


    but then tossed the phone aside and returned


    to the dining room.


    Winston looked up at her and served her some food with adle. “Have you really decided?”


    Rose sat down and picked up her fork, knowing Winston had overheard her call


    “Yeah”


    “Are you really willing to let go?”


    “It was my unwillingness to let go that made me do wrong in the first ce. I’ve been dragging my


    feet until now. But the longer it goes on, the more I feel I’m just torturing myself. I tried, and I had


    what I wanted Letting go is best for everyone.”


    Winston watched the overly calm woman, a flicker of rm in his heart. Indeed, when a woman


    made up her mind, it wa


    She was cruel to others, even more so to herself


    Morrison hung up the phone and immediately dialed his assistant


    “Mr Witt?”


    “Find out where Rose is right now”


    “What?” The assistant, already shaken by Momsong icy tone, couldn’t grasp the request right away


    “Are you deaf?


    The assistant humedly replied. ‘Il find out right away Mr Witt”


    Trembling he hung up and blinked before it hit him, and he quickly began fipping through his


    contacts


    sight to behold


    After the dinner, Winston didn’t linger and soon left. A single man and woman alone at night can be


    awkward, and it seemed prudent not to overstay his wee


    “Call me if you need anything I’m just across the hall. Take care of yourself


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    Rose nodded with a smile. “Thank you so much, I really do appreciate it”


    “You better ask me for help more often, or else I won’t have an excuse toe over for dinner.”


    “You don’t need an excuse. I have to eat anyway, and cooking for an extra person isn’t much


    trouble.”


    “Alright. Get some rest. Goodnight”


    “Goodnight.”


    Two hourster, Morrison found Rose


    It was nearing ten o’clock when a knock came at Rose’s apartment door Living alone, especially


    pregnant, she had opted for a simple one–storyyout, so the knock was loud and distinct. Startled


    awake, she quickly pulled on a cardigan and opened the door, with her little dog Moon scampering


    to her side, barking at the visitor


    “Who is it?”


    “Rose”


    Morrison’s voice, deep and frosty, came through the door, making her frown. As expected, he was


    able to find her doorstep in just two hours.


    “What do you want thiste?”


    “Open the door”


    Rose hesitated for a moment “We could meet at City Hall tomorrow.”


    “Are you opening it or not?” His voice carried a clear threat.


    Rose didn’t respond, but suddenly there was a sound of another door opening


    “Ah, you’re out of the hospital?”


    Morrison spun around to see Winston standing in his doorway, wearing a gray bathrobe loosely tied,


    showing off his well–built physique.


    The sight made Morrison’s typically stoic face tense with anger, the veins on his forehead bulging


    He turned back toward Winston, his whole body radiating a dangerous aura.


    “Did you bring her out here?”


    Winston neither confirmed nor denied. “I did help her find the ce.”


    Morrison’s face grew even colder, his jaw muscles tensing visibly. He pulled something from his


    pocket, and Winston’s eyes narrowed, a smile touching his lips. “Do you know she’s still my wife?”


    Winston nodded. “But from what I hear, not for much longer”


    A punch thrown with all the force of a galended squarely on Winston’s face. He took it head–on,


    stumbling back against the wall with a grunt Wiping the blood from his lip, he tightened the tie of his


    robe and stood up to face Morrison head–on.


    The smile vanished from Winston’s face as he swung back at Morrison


    Two handsome men were brawling in the hallway, and Rose, standing behind her door, could hear


    the scuffle. It was clear what was happening and she flung the door open


    in front of her the men were locked in fiercebat, punches slicing the air with force. Morrison,


    heir to the Witt family, was trained from a young age Winston was clearly at a disadvantage, another


    punch sending him to his knees. He leaned heavily against the corridor wall, gasping for


    breath


    Momson didn’t fare much better. His suit was no longer in shape, and his hair was disheveled. She


    had never seen han en such a disheveind and certainly not Winston in such a state either


    It took Winston a moment to find his humor, a wry chuckle escaping him as he said “I gotta admit,


    I’m theiled we had this brave?


    He pushed himself off the wall, standing tall despite the obvious cuts marring edge as he looked at


    Morrison It proves I’m a real threat to you doesnt


    split up. i stop at nothing to have her


    handsome face His gaze was candid vet goed with a sardong


    I be worned about me, becau